Journeyman Machinist

RTX Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Tucson, AZ is seeking a skilled Machinist for a direct onsite role. Starting wage is $31.50 per hour, with eligibility for security clearances. Responsibilities include planning, machining, GD&T, setup and offline programming using Mastercam.

AAS in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent is preferred, with six years of relevant experience. Candidates must be able to read blueprints, operate mills/lathes/grinders, and work shifts including overnight. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• AAS or technical education in machine tool technology or equivalent.
• Six years' experience in a Tool & Die or Journeyman Machinist role.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate tool room machines.
• Must be able to work any shift, including overnight.
• Must obtain and maintain U.S. secret clearance and ATF access.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, fabricate and assemble developmental parts, tools, and fixtures.
• Set up and operate mills, lathes and grinders with minimal supervision.
• Apply GD&T and use SIE equipment to verify tolerances.
• Perform off-line programming using Mastercam/conversational software.
• Produce parts from standard and exotic materials.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)

AAS in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent technical education

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Mastercam

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-10-01

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Job Description

About Us

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

• Starting Wage: $31.50*

Responsibilities To Anticipate

• Planning, layout, fabrication and assembly of developmental type parts and assemblies, test equipment, missile assemblies, tools, gauges, molds, dies, and fixtures.
• Sets up and operates a variety of manual machines, utilizing general machining practices and optimum utilization of the tooling/set-ups required with minimal direct supervision.
• Utilizes advanced mathematical and problem solving skills.
• Applies a comprehensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Uses a variety of Standard Inspection Equipment (SIE) to maintain integrity of conformance to part tolerances during fabrication.
• Performs off line programming using Master Cam/conversational software to setup and fabricate complex precision developmental parts and potential pre-production parts.
• Produce parts out of materials ranging from standard to exotic.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Six years of recent experience in a Tool & Die or Journeyman Machinist occupation.
• Ability to setup and operate conventional Tool room machines, i.e., Mills, Lathes, and Grinders.
• Ability to work from blueprints.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).
• Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.
• Must pass practical test within 30 days of hiring into this position or upon promotion.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

OR

• An AAS in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent technical education
• Pass a practical test within thirty days of entering the occupation.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).
• Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.
• Must pass practical test within 30 days of hiring into this position or upon promotion.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Additional Details

This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Wage and work place conditions, including shift times, are subject to this agreement. Individuals hired into this position will be represented by a union.

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.